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AVMA establishes guidelines for pets belonging to Ebola-exposed owners
Document intended to help health officials with handling and quarantine of exposed animals.
New research reveals fish are smarter than we thought
Discovery of 'parallel vision' in zebrafish may offer insight on treatments for stroke, ADD.
Top 5 trees poisonous to large animals
Do you know the clinical signs of these tree-related toxicoses and how to help affected patients?
Alternative surgery for corneal endothelial dystrophy improves patients vision
Cyrus, a German shorthaired pointer, benefitted from the new procedure and provides hope for prevention of the disease.
The effects of stress on health outcomes in veterinary practice
Evidence points to need to minimize in-clinic stress levels in veterinary patients.
Feline diabetes research found to be poor-quality in veterinary review study
Current evidence sheds little light on remission factors, authors say.
Demystifying veterinary oral trauma image interpretation
Mandibular and maxillary trauma can be difficult to evaluate and treat. Here are some tips that can help you streamline your diagnostics and improve your outcomes.
K-State researcher looks to develop vaccines against tick-borne disease
Veterinary medicine could benefit from studies on Ehrlichia chaffeensis.
Boosting canine cognition
Researchers explore the link between nutritional intervention and behavioral enrichment to ward off cognitive decline in aging dogs.
An overview of veterinary medicinal leeching
Although it sounds like a treatment found in a history bookand it isthe application of leeches has well-defined and scientifically grounded modern uses, especially in helping to reduce surgical complications.
Veterinary medicinal leech therapy: Application, monitoring, complications
Thinking about giving medicinal leeching a try? Read this overview of the process.
Can antibiotics make your veterinary patients fat?
Researchers discuss how manipulating the microbiome can affect obesity and other disease conditions.
Putting memory to the test
The delayed non-matching-to-position task can help assess a dog's ability to learn and remember.
Videos of medicinal leeches in action
See leeches warm up in anticipation of feeding and seek out a host.
Cancer experts from Colorado universities partner to bring carbon-ion radiotherapy to U.S.
Feasibility study is first step toward $300 mil. facility for cutting edge cancer treatment for humans and companion animals.
Veterinary community stunned by Sophia Yin's unexpected death
Prominent veterinary behaviorist died of suicide Sept. 28.
Veterinary leech application to treat toe swelling in a cat
See how medicinal leeching helped this cat get back in its feet.
New dehorning, castration guidelines put DVMs in middle of painful discussion
These guidelines from AABP cover age of beef and dairy castle at castration and dehorning, proper chemical or manual restraint, and anesthesia and pain relief.
More than 4,500 horses, other animals quarantined in vesicular stomatitis outbreak
While early cases of vesicular stomatitis in Texas sputtered out last month, new cases and quarantines in Colorado were still erupting.
Complete veterinary workups essentialbut use them wisely
Overreliance on advanced diagnostics can harm client trust, says Dr. Jeff Werber at CVC.
Pets and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Dr. Ellen Lindell says you should think twice before including your pet in this popular fundraising challenge.
CAPC urges yearly microfilariae testing in new heartworm guidelines
Parasitology group updates recommendations based on frequency of false negative antigen results.
UC-Davis veterinarians use near-infrared technique in complex surgery
New technology may become protocol of choice at veterinary teaching hospitals.
Neutering effects more severe for golden retrievers than Labs
UC-Davis veterinarians compare breeds incidence of joint disorders, cancers in neutered and non-neutered animals.
Using sublingual immunotherapy to treat atopic dermatitis in canine veterinary patients
Consider oral allergen administration when treating patients with this skin condition to reduce reaction risk and achieve an optimal result.
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Resource-guarding: Are veterinarians lost in interspecies translation?
This catchall phrase used to describe aggressive behavior in dogs can actually do more harm than good.